Apparatus for advanced chiropractic process



Aug. 13, 1 s. H. MILLER APPARATUS FOR ADVANCED CHIROPRACTIC rnocnss 1Filed Aug. 22, 1938 Patented Aug. 13, 1940 UNETED STATES PATENT @FFEQEAPPARATUS FGR ADVANCED CHIRO- PRACTEC PROCESS 1 Claim.

My invention has reference to an apparatus for carrying on what is knownas an advanced chiropractic or bloodless manipulative surgery, and themethod by which the work is carried on. Its chief purpose is to returnabnormal bodily conditions to normal by operating upon prolapsed andother disturbed conditions of the organs of the human body, and on theviscera.

The object of the invention is carried out by means of a combinationinstrument, embodying a Vacuum cup, a centrifugal air pump for creatinga suction in the vacuum cup, and an electrically driven motor by meansof which the pump is operated. A somewhat similar apparatus has beenmade use of in connection with the force of a stream of water from asmall hydrant or noz zle, but the water supply is not always obtainable,or provided with sufhcient force. The present instrument is all readyfor use wherever it can be connected with a light or power system, orwith a small battery, such as those in use in motor vehicles.

The application of the instrument to a diseased part and the operationthereof tends to raise such part, and restore it to its natural positionand condition. Coincidently with the operation of the instrument thereis a manual manipulation of the ailing organ, tending to give instantand lasting relief. Adhesions which are obstructing the normal nerve andblood supply in the afiected parts are also broken down and removed.

The particular construction of the apparatus and manner of use thereofwill more fully appear from the following specification, taken inconnection with the accompanying drawing, in which:

Fig. 1 shows the invention in side elevation.

I Fig. 2 is a cross-section on the broken line 2-2 of Fig. 1.

The reference number 55 indicates the casing of an electric motor,provided with a handle 6, through which runs an electric cord or cable'1, provided with the usual means for connection with a socket orsimilar device, not shown in the drawing. oppositely to the handle 6there is attached to the casing a casing 8, containing a small pump ofcentrifugal type, with devices therein operatively connected with themotor, in any known manner, not pointed out herein. A Vacuum cup 9, ofany suitable pattern, is connected with the pump 8 in such a manner thatwhen the pump is in operation the air in the cup 9 is exhausted anddrawn inwardly through the cup and pump, and out through an exhaust pipel l in one side thereof. For greater strength the pipe 10 is supportedby a strap 12, fixed to the wall of casing 8. In pumps of the kinddescribed it is customary to direct a current of air in a directionoppositely to that just named, and a readjustment of the parts of thepump is necessary to get a reversal of the usual action thereof.

When in use, the instrument is applied to the body of a patient, withthe bell of the vacuum cup in proximity to the organ or other part to berelieved. The pump is thereupon operated,

tending to relieve the ptosis and undue pressure upon the organ. At thesame time the instrument is drawn upwardly by one hand of the operator,while the other hand is employed in manipulating and kneading thedistressed part. The results are of a salubrious character, and areinduced by the combined action of the instrument and manipulation of theparts.

It will be noted that by the use of the gooseneck pipe 10 all of theparts of the tool are in axial alignment, which is a distinct advantage,as it enables the operator to lift the tool directly away from the body,instead of operating the cup at an angle with the handle.

The motor 5 is shown provided with a switch at 13, with a push-button atM, by means of which the force of the electric current, and speed of thepump, toincrease or diminish the amount of suction in the cup, can becontrolled.

The apparatus and treatment herein referred to are for many otherdiseased conditions of the body which are too numerous to be listedherein.

Vacuum cups of different diameters can be used, and other changes can bemade in the proportions and arrangement of the parts without departingfrom the scope of the invention, as set out herein.

What I- claim, and desire to secure, is:

In an apparatus of the class described, an electric motor and extensionhandle therefor in axial alignment with each other, a fluid pumpconnected with said motor for operation thereby and in axial alignmenttherewith, and a vacuum cup and connection between said cup and pumpsupporting said cup in axial relation with said motor and handle.

SAMUEL H. MILLER.

